Re: [soac-mapo] Board chooses to duck responsibility?

[Konstantinos Komaitis <k.komaitis@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I guess it is not a surprise that the Board does not want responsibility over 
the new gTLD strings. This is so typical by the Board and it has been done in 
more than one occasions. Let me remind this group that the same exactly 
happened 10 years ago with the trademark protection issues and the decisions of 
the UDRP. The Board denied any sort of responsibility and washed its hands off. 
The only difference now however is that there is consensus amongst the 
community and I am not sure whether the Board really wants - or can for that 
matter - not take it into consideration.

And, yes, I agree with Milton - this is related directly to our work as a 
multistakeholder group.

KK




On 27/09/2010 15:27, "Milton L Mueller" <mueller@xxxxxxx> wrote:



>
> I was thinking about this.  I am not sure that related directly to this
> group.


It does relate directly to this group. Here is the full text of resolution 2.9:

The Board acknowledges receipt of the Rec6CWG report. This is a difficult 
issue, and the work of the community in developing these recommendations is 
appreciated. The Board has discussed this important issue for the past three 
years.

The Board agrees that ultimate responsibility for the new gTLD program rests 
with the Board. The Board, however, wishes to rely on the determinations of 
experts regarding these issues.

The Board will accept the Rec6 CWG recommendations that are not inconsistent 
with the existing process, as this can be achieved before the opening of the 
first gTLD application round, and will work to resolve any inconsistencies. 
Staff will consult with the Board for further guidance as required.